Night Navigation with the DEC
Dates
September 17, 2010
Time
7 pm – 11 pm
Workshop Location
Conservation Area , Ridge NY
Directions: LIE east (William Floyd pkwy exit 46)
(N) on William Floyd ~ 10 miles
To 25 W ~ ½ mile
To Randle Road (N)
Make 2nd left to DEC complex and we will meet at the hunter's station.
Workshops Objectives
- Enhance night navigation skills
- Test ability to plot and transverse a given course at night
- Enhance ability to read a compass in adverse conditions
- Ability to convert data in the field (bearing conversions feet- meters- degrees- chains )
- Assist in navigation preparation for SARTech 1 testing
Instructor
Ranger Mike Burkholder
Prerequisites
Basic map/compass /and navigation skills
Materials Needed
- Compass: Recommended: Silva rangers 515 CL sighting compass or equivalent. Needed features: 360 degree bezel with 2 degree increments, adjustable declination, sighting mirror with vee notch, side rulers with scales of 1:24,000, 1:25,000, and 1:50,000. More info >
- Helmet
- Flashlight with red filter (re cellophane or red bandana)
- Safety Goggles (clear)
- Clothing appropriate for environment and weather (boots/ long pants/ long sleeves/rain gear)
- Bug Spray
- Pencils/note pad/6 in ruler with 1/10 divisions 8 --
- Pocket calculator (Maps of area will be provided)
Cost
Course is free.
Maximum Enrollment
14
Course Coordinator
Valerie Mokides (To preregister for this class, email or Fax: 516-354-0502 contact information. Please note class size is limited.)
Sponsors
DEC
K9SarCert has joined the ready campaign and has registered to be part of the September community national preparedness month.
